A neuron with a small cell body that is located in a koniocellular layer of the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN). [ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lateral_geniculate_nucleus&oldid=1098375993 ]
Synonyms: K cell
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In adult monkeys, koniocellular cells can be distinguished from parvocellular and magnocellular of the LGN by their expression of calbindin, the alpha subunit of type II calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, and the gamma subunit of protein kinase C.